Welcome to RN Forum News area.
This area will provide News items and Updates of interest to the whole Royal Navy Family Community.
From summer fun days and family adventures to upcoming Halloween celebrations and Christmas parties, the RN FPS Community continues to bring Royal Navy families together across the UK.
Through a wide range of activities and events, families have enjo...
How well do you understand the financial matters that affect your everyday life?
This Talk Money Week, the White Ensign Association naval charity is hosting a free, practical webinar designed to build your financial knowledge and help you feel more c...
Costco have a benefit which is available to everyone who is employed within the MOD.
All MOD employees qualify to join Costco Wholesale as working for MOD puts you on our pre-approved list.
Costco membership star...
The RFS Foreign & Commonwealth (F&C) Programme supports spouses and partners of serving Foreign & Commonwealth personnel and veterans to obtain an ECCTIS Statement of Comparability for their overseas qualifications.
A Statement of ...
Historic HMS Queen Elizabeth's visit to Belfast and more.
This and previous updates can be viewed via the Royal Navy Website: 60 Second Update
There’s plenty happening across Mission Motorsport this month, from new partnerships and fundraising initiatives to upcoming events and preparations for Race of Remembrance.
Inside this month’s newsletter, you’ll find:
Legacy Lap &...
A new Armed Forces Hub was launched in Walsall on Wednesday 23 September 2026
Providing support and advice for serving Personnel, Reservists, Veterans and their Families
The hub will run as a monthly drop-in service on the second Thursday of ev...
The Armed Forces Continuous Attitude Survey (AFCAS) has been refreshed to make it shorter, clearer and easier to complete, while continuing to focus on the issues that matter most to Service personnel.
Around 40% fewer standard questions.
Refocused ...
The Beyond the Wire Bereavement Hub exists to support people navigating life after military loss, and to make sure no one has to do that alone. Beyond the Wire was founded following personal experience of military bereavement, and the realisation tha...
Connected Families Activity Day and Family Weekend - Helensburgh - 16-18 October 2026 - For families whose service person is based at HMNB Clyde
Both events are being held at Blairvadach Outdoor Education Centre.
The FREE activity day - Sat 17th O...
Opening 24 October 2026!
Included in your visit:
Drum along with the Royal Marines Band
Assemble your kit against the clock
Take on the bleep test
Tackle the traverse wall
Experience a RIB ride
Read more and how to get t...
As part of the continued development of the Armed Forces Personnel Portal (AFPP), DBS are preparing to commence the next phase of Beta testing for the Wraparound Childcare (WAC) service.
They are seeking current or recent WAC users who may be i...
Serving Personnel and Veterans who were discharged or impacted by the pre-2000 ban on LGBT personnel in the Armed Forces have until 12 December 2026 to apply for restorative measures, including financial recognition.
Find ou...
Military families invited to help shape the future of Service Family Housing
The MOD has today launched the Red Tape Challenge, inviting families to tell us about processes that are getting in the way of them enjoying their homes, so that we can...
Take a look at the latest RN Forum Lowdown which consists of links to the majority of posts that have been published over the previoust month, plus highlights of what Member groups have been updated too.
It includes forum facts and updates to as...